Closing Date: 11th January, 2026
Description:
About this Job:Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, helping them become productive, law-abiding citizens. Our Legal Section plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal law, supporting agency operations, and representing OJJ in complex legal matters. The Attorney 4 serves as a senior attorney within OJJ's Legal Section. This role involves handling the most complex legal issues, providing expert counsel, and representing the agency in litigation, administrative hearings, and policy development. The Attorney 4 functions with a high level of independence and may supervise lower-ranking attorneys
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Position-Specific Details:
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, helping them become productive, law-abiding citizens. Our Legal Section plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with state and federal law, supporting agency operations, and representing OJJ in complex legal matters. The Attorney 4 serves as a senior attorney within OJJ's Legal Section. This role involves handling the most complex legal issues, providing expert counsel, and representing the agency in litigation, administrative hearings, and policy development. The Attorney 4 functions with a high level of independence and may supervise lower-ranking attorneys
Minimum Qualifications:
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus three years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- Civil Service & Employee Relations (75%) Lead attorney for internal disciplinary processes, including reviewing investigative reports, maintaining disciplinary records, drafting and approving disciplinary letters, settlement agreements, and representing OJJ in Civil Service hearings and appeals.
- Juvenile Hearings & Litigation (5%) Represent the Deputy Secretary in complex litigation before federal, state, and city courts. Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and appellate work; interview staff, youth, and witnesses; provide legal counsel to regional offices and facilities.
- Additional Duties (15%)
- Review criminal records of potential detention center employees.
- Analyze and interpret legislation impacting the agency; serve on committees as needed.
- Provide assistance to other agency attorneys and serve as Ethics Liaison.
- Conduct training on disciplinary processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.
Position-Specific Details:
- Work Location: This position is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Appointment Type: Full time
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader). (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that timeif you will need special accommodations.
Note: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to theLouisiana Employment Resource Guide (Download PDF reader). (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that timeif you will need special accommodations.
Note: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.